PORT Adelaide’s finals push has been rewarded with three nominees named in the 2014 All Australian extended squad.

And despite missing September in a roller-coaster season, Adelaide has earnt four spots on the 40-man shortlist, to be trimmed to a team of 22 on September 16.

Brownlow Medal chance Robbie Gray is a strong chance to have his superb season validated by being named in a forward pocket, but last year’s All Australian and fellow small forward Chad Wingard was overlooked this season.

Gray has been joined by key forward Jay Schulz, who is up against Sydney’s Lance “Buddy” Franklin”, Geelong’s Tom Hawkins and Hawthorn’s Jarryd Roughead.

Power captain Travis Boak is fighting for a midfield position alongside the likes of Fremantle’s Nat Fyfe, Geelong’s Joel Selwood, Collingwood pair Dayne Beams and Scott Pendlebury and West Coast’s Matt Priddis.

Gold Coast superstar Gary Ablett, an overwhelming favourite to win a third Brownlow Medal before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, has also won a nomination.

Adelaide’s quartet is headed by key defender Daniel Talia, who would be unlucky to miss out on the honorary team alongside Geelong premiership backman Harry Taylor.

Ruckman Sam Jacobs and Fremantle’s Aaron Sandilands lead the ruck representatives, but it remains unclear whether the selection panel will name a second ruckman on the bench or opt for a single specialist.

Small forward Eddie Betts, one of the recruits of the season, and rebounding defender Brodie Smith have also been short-listed.

Hawthorn and Sydney are the most represented on shortlist numbers, with five nominations each.

Geelong and Adelaide are next with four while Fremantle, Port and Richmond each have three.

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